Morning all ?
I had my ceremony last night and received my certificate so it's now all done and dusted!
Here is my timeline just for reference. I understand the frustrations of long wait times - I am the most impatient person I know but for me it was going to happen when it happened, I've been here 7 years so waiting a few more months wasn't going to make a big difference to me. For those who are still waiting, I hope you get some movement soon and wish you all luck!
Date applied: 21 Oct 2017
City/Council area: Bayside Council, NSW
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 21 Oct 2017
Test invite email: I can't remember - I think it was around April 2018
Date of the Citizenship Test: 01 Jun 2018
Date of approval: 16 Jun 2018
Ceremony invitation: 13 Aug 2018
Date of ceremony: 25 Sep 2018
I've been here since December 2011 - Having held a 417 (8 months), 457 (3 years 5 months) and Permanent residency (2 years and 4 months) and I am from the UK.